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Kohlrabi care requirements
water
Keep soil consistently moist with 1–1.5 inches per week; irregular watering causes tough, woody texture
soil
Well-draining, fertile loam with pH 6.0–7.5; add compost before planting
light
Full sun, 6–8 hours daily; light afternoon shade in hot climates beneficial
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Kohlrabi
- fiber_manual_recordYellow patches on upper leaf surface
- fiber_manual_recordGrey-purple fuzzy growth on undersides
- fiber_manual_recordWilting
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Common causes in Kohlrabi
Caused by Peronospora and Pseudoperonospora species. Spreads in cool, humid conditions.
healing
How to treat downy mildew in Kohlrabi
Remove affected material. Apply copper fungicide or phosphonate.
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Preventing downy mildew in Kohlrabi
Avoid overcrowding. Water in morning. Choose resistant varieties.